Nel Noddings writes straightforwardly and lucidly about the complex ideas of both classic and contemporary philosophers of education. She has the rare ability to show the relevance of philosophy to the concrete practical problems that teachers face in the classroom . . . It is difficult to imagine a more ideal introduction for potential teachers to the rich subject of the philosophy of education.
Richard J. Bernstein, New School for Social Research
Nel Noddings, one of the most well-known and well-respected philosophers of education working today, gives us here an excellent, up-to-date and state of the art text. . . . Noddings consistently brings the student/reader to a clear sense of the ways in which philosophical controversies are relevant to educational debate. . . . I highly recommend it.
"Teaching Philosophy"
An outstanding contribution. In one volume, Nel Noddings offers a comprehensive and well-informed introduction to the issues and authors shaping the field of philosophy of education in this century. Noddings explains the major debates in an admirably clear and even-handed manner. This is the best overview of the field available today.
Nicholas Burbules, "Educational Theory"
"Philosophy of Education" introduces students to the evolution of educational thought, from the founding fathers to contemporary theorists, with consideration of both analytic and continental traditions. This classic text, originally designed to give the education student a comprehensive look at philosophical thought in relation to teaching, learning, research, and educational policy, has been updated to reflect the most current thinking in the field. For this fourth edition, a revised chapter on Logic and Critical Thinking examines how these topics play a role in light of the new Common Core standards. This is an essential text not only for teachers and future teachers, but also for anyone needing a survey of contemporary trends in philosophy of education.
Nel Noddings is Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education Emerita at Stanford University. She has taught at the elementary, junior high, senior high, and college levels and has served as acting dean of the School of Education at Stanford University. She holds six honorary doctorates and many other awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Educational Research Association."